Phil Mackintosh, chief economist at Nasdaq, discusses some of the biggest takeaways learned from 2020, as well as what to expect from 2021.
nasdaq
Stock Trading Frenzy Has U.S. Volumes Near Peak Panic Levels; Brexit deals London another blow with loss of euro derivatives volumes
Stock Trading Frenzy Has U.S. Volumes Near Peak Panic Levels; Brexit deals London another blow with loss of euro derivatives volumes
The First Microservices-based Clearing System with AI-Capabilities; GameStop Mania Drives Scrutiny of Payments to Online Brokers
The First Microservices-based Clearing System with AI-Capabilities; GameStop Mania Drives Scrutiny of Payments to Online Brokers
Nasdaq Weathered a “Perfect Storm” in 2020, Led Exchanges in Single Stock Options Volume
While major world events can cause ripple effects in the markets, the effects of the ongoing pandemic have felt more like a series of earthquakes. The year 2020 was an historic one for many reasons; in Nasdaq’s case, it was also the first year that it led all exchanges in total volume traded for equity options.
Wall Street Mania Poised to Spur SEC Focus on Apps, Shorts, T+2; Nasdaq agrees to sell US Treasuries trading business to Tradeweb for $190m
Wall Street Mania Poised to Spur SEC Focus on Apps, Shorts, T+2; Nasdaq agrees to sell US Treasuries trading business to Tradeweb for $190m
Why the GameStop stock frenzy is likely to end in financial crisis; Day-Trader Mania Will Challenge SEC Under Gensler
Why the GameStop stock frenzy is likely to end in financial crisis; Day-Trader Mania Will Challenge SEC Under Gensler
‘Weaponised’ options trading turbocharges GameStop’s dizzying rally; Reddit-Fueled Traders Trigger Volatility Halts Across Market
‘Weaponised’ options trading turbocharges GameStop’s dizzying rally; Reddit-Fueled Traders Trigger Volatility Halts Across Market
Global futures and options trading reaches record level in 2020; Nasdaq Sets Record as Big Tech Stocks Outperform
Global futures and options trading reaches record level in 2020; Nasdaq Sets Record as Big Tech Stocks Outperform
Global futures and options trading reaches record level in 2020; CFTC chair steps down, academic Chris Brummer in lead to replace him: sources
Global futures and options trading reaches record level in 2020; CFTC chair steps down, academic Chris Brummer in lead to replace him: sources
Britain’s IG Group to Buy U.S. Options Firm Tastytrade For $1 Billion; U.S. Options Setup May Signal Risks for Stocks, Tallbacken Says
Britain’s IG Group to Buy U.S. Options Firm Tastytrade For $1 Billion; U.S. Options Setup May Signal Risks for Stocks, Tallbacken Says
Biden Victory Is Certified After Day of Debate and Tumult; Pro-Trump Mob Driven From Capitol After Breach, Fatal Shooting
Biden Victory Is Certified After Day of Debate and Tumult; Pro-Trump Mob Driven From Capitol After Breach, Fatal Shooting
Virtu Moving Workers to Florida as Pandemic Reshapes Wall Street; CEOs Urge Congress to Certify Biden’s Electoral College Win
Virtu Moving Workers to Florida as Pandemic Reshapes Wall Street; CEOs Urge Congress to Certify Biden’s Electoral College Win
A Speculative Frenzy Is Sweeping Wall Street and World Markets; ‘Sick man of Europe’: UK cut off over fears about new COVID strain
A Speculative Frenzy Is Sweeping Wall Street and World Markets; ‘Sick man of Europe’: UK cut off over fears about new COVID strain
Who Wins From Brexit? New York
First Read $18,761/$300,000 (6.3%) ++++ Hits & Takes John Lothian & JLN Staff We have new remembrances of the late George Gero from Sam Glasser, former energy editor at the Journal of Commerce, former NYMEX member and board member Harvey Wachman, Fred Mascia,...
John Lothian Newsletter
Today’s Newsletter

Cboe Says It’s Seeking Approval to List Bitcoin ETF in U.S.; SPACs Are Hot Because They Are the ‘Poor Man’s Private Equity Funds’
Cboe Says It’s Seeking Approval to List Bitcoin ETF in U.S.; SPACs Are Hot Because They Are the ‘Poor Man’s Private Equity Funds’
We visit more than 100 websites daily for financial news (Would YOU do that?)
JLN Options Newsletter
Today’s Newsletter

Bond selloff eases but risk gauges flash orange; Cboe Seeks Approval to List Trailblazer Bitcoin ETF in U.S.
Bond selloff eases but risk gauges flash orange; Cboe Seeks Approval to List Trailblazer Bitcoin ETF in U.S.
Everything you need to know about Options Today